PaintED Podcast

Tom Reber from Motor Hard is back with tips on how to get your teams on track and doing kick-ass work. Tom doesn't tiptoe around the issues that are causing you problems, and he helps painting contractors identify immediate actions that can bring about positive change. Brace yourself: this may sting a little, but it's worth it.

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Have you heard about PPG's announcement of their 2018 Color Of the Year? Their selection might surprise you, but there's good reason for it. Nothing captures world-mood like color trends, and our friends at PPG have brought their global brain together to declare the 2018 color to be....you'll have to listen to find out! Dee Schlotter is the Sr. Color Marketing Manager at PPG and she joins us to talk about color stories and palettes that best harmonize the colors that people want to see more of.

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Prevailing wage is a tempting revenue stream for painting contractors, but it can be tricky to negotiate efficiently and profitably. There are plenty of pros and cons to consider before jumping in, and there is a good store of case studies from which one could learn from others' mistakes. Jim Kaloutas of Kaloutas painting in Massachusetts joins us to talk about how he built his business on prevailing wage opportunities, and how he learned to be a bit more selective over time.

Jim will be presenting on prevailing wage in an hour-long webinar and answering audience questions on Wednesday, June 14 at 4 pm Central. Learn more at PDCA.org.

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Putting together an intelligent and well-thought-out hiring process can take a lot of time, and it may not always pay off immediately. Is it possible to 'science it' in a way that makes it more efficient and leads to better outcomes? Scott Lollar at Catchlight Painting and Art Snarzyk at Innerview Advisors have engineered a hiring process that they say not only brings in good painters and foremen, but also helps to identify candidates who actually enjoy their work and want to build a career. Listen in if you're interested in building a similar process that brings in the best, and saves time and money in the long run.

Learn more about the Residential Conference ("Advanced Shop Talk") at www.pdcaresidentialforum.org.

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Many painting businesses across the country give back to the community in different ways, and they are passionate about sharing their stories so that other business owners are inspired to give back as well. Brooke Cambridge of BLC Painting in Salem, Massachusetts organizes Habitat builds every year for her company's employees and for women in her community. She shares her insights into how this helps her team congeal, and how it helps to generate new leads for her business.

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Aaron Hockel from AltaVista Strategic Partners joins us on Paint ED to talk about how you can know what your online reputation is, and how you can control it. Do you know what to do about bad reviews? Do you know how to get more good reviews? Aaron will set you straight and help you get more business!

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Technology in the commercial side of the painting industry has changed a lot over the years, and sifting through your options can be as challenging as it can be rewarding. Dave Scaturro from Alpine Painting and Sandblasting led a Commercial Panel discussion at the San Diego PDCA convention, and he shares on Paint ED how he navigates his techno-options in commercial/industrial painting.

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Countries seems to be stockpiling more and more things these days, but old paint shouldn't be one of them. If your business is fortunate enough to live in a state that has a paint care recycling service or facility, you ought to be making the most of your opportunity to help save the planet and get rid of that unwanted surplus. Marjaneh Zarrehparvar, the Executive Director at Paint Care, explains the importance of proper paint disposal and reveals how you can help your community by becoming a "greener" company.

Learn more about programs in your area and where to drop off your paint at www.paintcare.org, or call 1-855-paint09. English and Spanish available.

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High performance floor coatings have changed over the years. Technological enhancements have increased versatility and therefore more options are available for business owners to offer their customers. Do you know how your business can utilize new floor coating technology to add to your service repertoire and get more business? Steve Reinstadler from Covestro joins us to talk about advances that are changing the industry.

Contact Steve Reinstadler:

Email - [email protected]

Twitter - @SReinstadtler

Website - www.covestro.com

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It may surprise you to hear, but despite their company's total profit or their number of years in business, many business owners are still only paying themselves approximately $12 per hour. Don't think this is applies you? You may be closer than you think. In this episode of Paint ED, Brandon Lewis of The Academy For Professional Painting Contractors shares the keys to escaping the '$12 per hour doom loop' and getting your profit margins back on track.

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